Steel shot and steel grit standards like SAE J444, ISO 11124-3, SSPC-AB 3 and AMS 2431 don’t have to be confusing. This guide maps out the main standard families, explains how they apply to blast cleaning vs shot peening, and shows how to read COAs and build clear specifications. Use
Shot blasting and shot peening may look similar, but they serve very different purposes. Blasting cleans and prepares surfaces for coatings, while peening strengthens metals, improves fatigue life, and prevents cracks. This guide explains how they work, their benefits, and real-world applications across aerospace, automotive, and construction.
This comprehensive guide explores the full range of steel shot and steel grit sizes, explaining their differences, international sizing standards (SAE, JIS, ISO), and specific application use cases. It includes detailed size charts from S70 to S780 and G10 to G120, helping buyers select the right media for cleaning, peening,
When we talk about steel shots and steel grits, SAE standards are often mentioned. What are these SAE standards about? What are the details in these standards?
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